Other Blogging Sins

There's been a lot of talk lately about what is or is not acceptable blogging practice. Some people say there are a bunch of rules you should follow, others say pretty much anything goes. Some have even suggested that the blogging about blogging has gotten out of hand and should be outlawed. Me-- I'm just looking for something to write about.

Another blogging sin I haven't noticed get much play lately is being the first to comment on your own article. There seems to be something morally dishonest and reprehensible about it-- kinda like seeding your own tip jar. It makes it look like others have already found you acceptable and rewarded you and encourages people to do likewise. People are more likely to comment on something that's already been commented on. It's a low-down dirty way to tip things in your favor! Obviously only the lowest-of-the-low point-whore blogging scum would ever do it. So there!